Question

What will be the effect of tillage on the thermal conductivity of soil?

A Remain unchanged Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Decreases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Increases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D First increases then decrease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Tillage increases porosity, therefore contact between the soil particles will decrease, which will impact the heat transfer as air will be between the particles which is a bad conductor of heat

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